Okan Yilmaz
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Okan Yılmaz is a Turkish
professional footballer.
when he was signed up in 1996. Two years later, in 1998, he was transferred to Bursaspor
. Yılmaz spent the brunt of his career at the Bursa-based club, leading the Süper Lig in goals scored twice (2001 and 2003). He was courted by CSKA Moscow and Olympique de Marseille
in 2003. A transfer fee from l'OM was accepted by Bursaspor, but Yılmaz didn't agree to the contracts terms.
squad in 2000. He was promoted to the senior squad in 2003, but has not been called-up since 2004. He has five goals in eight caps, as well as a third place finish in the 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup
. In the semi-final v France
, Yilmaz had the opportunity to equalise with a penalty, but missed, and consequently, Turkey lost 3-2, and went to the third place playoff.
FIFA world cup 2002 : third place
(Correct as of 15 May 2010)
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
professional footballer.
Early life and career
Yılmaz started playing footbal for Karayollari Yolspor in 1988. His professional career began in İnegölsporInegölspor
İnegölspor is a sports club located in Bursa, Turkey. The football club played in the Iddaa League B and relegated to TFF Third League after finishing 7th at First classifying Group in 2007-2008 season. Also played old Second League between 1985-1993 and 1996-1997....
when he was signed up in 1996. Two years later, in 1998, he was transferred to Bursaspor
Bursaspor
Bursaspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Bursa. Formed in 1963, Bursaspor are nicknamed the Yeşil Timsahlar...
. Yılmaz spent the brunt of his career at the Bursa-based club, leading the Süper Lig in goals scored twice (2001 and 2003). He was courted by CSKA Moscow and Olympique de Marseille
Olympique de Marseille
Olympique de Marseille is a French association football club based in Marseille. Founded in 1899, the club plays in Ligue 1 and have spent most of its history in the top tier of French football. Marseille have been French champions nine times and have won the Coupe de France a record ten times. In...
in 2003. A transfer fee from l'OM was accepted by Bursaspor, but Yılmaz didn't agree to the contracts terms.
International career
Yılmaz started his international career with the Turkey U-21Turkey national under-21 football team
Turkey's national Under-21 football team , also known as Turkey Under-21s or Turkey U-21s, is the Under-21 years of age team of the Turkey national football team.-History:...
squad in 2000. He was promoted to the senior squad in 2003, but has not been called-up since 2004. He has five goals in eight caps, as well as a third place finish in the 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup
2003 FIFA Confederations Cup
The 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup football tournament was the sixth FIFA Confederations Cup, held in France in June 2003. France retained the title they had won in 2001, but the tournament was overshadowed by the death of Cameroon player Marc-Vivien Foé, who died of heart failure in his side's...
. In the semi-final v France
France national football team
The France national football team represents the nation of France in international football. It is fielded by the French Football Federation , the governing body of football in France, and competes as a member of UEFA, which encompasses the countries of Europe...
, Yilmaz had the opportunity to equalise with a penalty, but missed, and consequently, Turkey lost 3-2, and went to the third place playoff.
International
- FIFA Confederations Cup 20032003 FIFA Confederations CupThe 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup football tournament was the sixth FIFA Confederations Cup, held in France in June 2003. France retained the title they had won in 2001, but the tournament was overshadowed by the death of Cameroon player Marc-Vivien Foé, who died of heart failure in his side's...
third place: 2003
FIFA world cup 2002 : third place
Individual
- Süper Lig top goalscorer: 2001, 2003
- TFF First LeagueTFF First LeagueThe TFF First League is the second level of the Turkish football league system. The league was founded in 2000 after it was separated from the Turkish Second League Category B during reorganizing Second League, who was second level of Turkish league between 1963–2001...
top goalscorer: 2005
Club
(Correct as of 15 May 2010)| Club | Season | League | Cup | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| İnegölspor Inegölspor İnegölspor is a sports club located in Bursa, Turkey. The football club played in the Iddaa League B and relegated to TFF Third League after finishing 7th at First classifying Group in 2007-2008 season. Also played old Second League between 1985-1993 and 1996-1997.... |
1996-97 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 27 | 3 |
| 1997-98 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 2 | |
| Total | 41 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 43 | 5 | |
| Bursaspor Bursaspor Bursaspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Bursa. Formed in 1963, Bursaspor are nicknamed the Yeşil Timsahlar... |
1998 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998-99 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | |
| 1999-00 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 29 | 15 | |
| 2000-01 | 31 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | |
| 2001-02 | 32 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 14 | |
| 2002-03 | 34 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 25 | |
| 2003-04 | 34 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 36 | 14 | |
| 2004-05 | 29 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 31 | 26 | |
| Total | 212 | 114 | 10 | 5 | 222 | 119 | |
| Malatyaspor Malatyaspor Malatya SK is a Turkish sports club based in Malatya, mainly concentrated on football. Malatyaspor are currently playing in the TFF Third League. Previously their colors were yellow and black . They played in First League for 11 seasons. They are the first and only team located in Eastern Anatolia... |
2005-06 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 4 |
| Total | 16 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 4 | |
| Konyaspor Konyaspor Konyaspor is a professional Turkish football club based in Konya. Konyaspor currently play in the Süper Lig. The club was founded in 1922 but then reformed in 1981. The club colours are green and white and they play their home games at Konya Atatürk Stadium.... |
2006 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 4 |
| Total | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 4 | |
| Sakaryaspor Sakaryaspor Sakaryaspor is a Turkish football club, formed in 1965 after the merger Yıldırımspor, Idmanyurdu, Güneşspor and Ada Gençlik.... |
2006-07 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Total | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 | |
| Diyarbakirspor Diyarbakirspor Diyarbakırspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Diyarbakır. Formed in 1968, Diyarbakırspor are nicknamed Diyar... |
2007-08 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | |
| Orduspor Orduspor Orduspor is a Turkish football club founded in 1967. The club is located in Ordu, Turkey and plays their home games at 19 Eylul Stadium. The team managed to qualify for Turkish Super League again in 2011.-History:... |
2008 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Total | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | |
| Panthrakikos | 2008-09 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Vanspor | 2009 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 |
| Total | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 | |
| Tepecikspor | 2009-10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Total | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | |
| Total | 330 | 128 | 17 | 6 | 347 | 134 | |
International
(Correct as of 15 May 2010)| National team | Season | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Turkey national football team The Turkey national football team represents Turkey in association football and is controlled by the Turkish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Turkey. They are affiliated with UEFA... |
2003 | 8 | 5 |
| Total | 8 | 5 | |
(Correct as of 15 May 2010)